Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 3
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The idea behind this unconventional detail perfectly expresses the Italian designer's strivings to co-exist functionality and aesthetics: the spring-loaded feet, in fact, allow the c...
Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 6
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The idea behind this unconventional detail perfectly expresses the Italian designer's strivings to co-exist functionality and aesthetics: the spring-loaded feet, in fact, allow the c...
Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 4
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The idea behind this unconventional detail perfectly expresses the Italian designer's strivings to co-exist functionality and aesthetics: the spring-loaded feet, in fact, allow the c...
Resin, Plastic
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chairs for Bernini, 1993, Set of 2
By Bernini, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
The idea behind this unconventional detail perfectly expresses the Italian designer's strivings to co-exist functionality and aesthetics: the spring-loaded feet, in fact, allow the c...
Resin, Plastic
Don Shoemaker Mahogany Swinger Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nail details line the top of the seat back of the chair. The chair has a cushioned seat the swings, coining its name.
Leather, Mahogany
Don Shoemaker Rosewood Swinger Lounge Chair
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nail details line the top of the seat back of the chair. The chair has a cushioned seat the swings, coining its name.
Leather, Rosewood
$4,200 / item
Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hanging Wicker Rattan Jai Alai Style Basket Scoop Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The suspended design includes a robust metal loop and the original 50-inch chain and clasp, enabling these chairs to swing comfortably from ceiling beams or supports.
Metal
Hand-Crafted Modern Steel Bubble Hanging Chair by Pastoll, 2023
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Modern Pink Steel Bubble Hanging Chair for architecturally integrated suspension
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The BUBBLE hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are striking in its visual appeal.
Steel
Italian modern Yellow metal Deck chair Swing Rete by Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s
By Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Yellow metal Deck chair Swing Rete by Offredi for Saporiti, 1980s Deck chair mod.
Metal
Swing Lounge Chair by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer for COR, 1970s
By Reinhold Adolf
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Swing armchair designed by Reinhold Adolf and Hans-Jürgen Schräpfer for COR Steel chromed frame with tan leather upholstery. Good condition 1970s - Germany Height: 95cm Width: 7...
Chrome
$1,520Sale Price / item|20% Off
Modern Outdoor Sling Chair by Studio Stirling team
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Our Outdoor Sling hanging chair swing seat is crafted with Spradling Silvertex material – a highly sustainable environmentally-friendly vegan material.
Stainless Steel
Modern Bubble Hanging Chair with mildew resistant pancake Cushions
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel.
Steel, Stainless Steel
$1,600Sale Price / item|20% Off
Basket Hanging Chair for outdoors in a tree or architecturally suspended
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Basket hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Hand-Crafted Egg Chair in gold or other colours for in- or outdoor suspension
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a natural egg shape.
Steel
Four Seats "Longarina", by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
The seat and backrest, made from natural leather, are ingeniously linked together by a steel mechanism that allows the chair to swing back and forth, adding a playful and interactive...
Wood
Black Swing Handmade Crochet in Cotton & Polyester with Matte Iron Seat
By iota
Located in Tel Aviv, IL
iota swings take the user to a wild, natural, fantastic place. These swings work great in living rooms, spacious bedrooms or hotel lobbies and suites. They are an elegant yet bold ch...
Iron
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